What does net zero mean to Urenco?
Urenco is committed to contributing to a sustainable net zero future. We will operate safely and form partnerships with our supply chain to deliver measurable positive impact for our people, our communities and help the world to decarbonise.
What is net zero?
Net zero carbon refers to achieving a state in which the carbon emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by the carbon removed from it. For this to occur, the amount of carbon added to the atmosphere must not exceed the amount removed.
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Committed to reaching net zero by 2040
In 2021, we committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of The Climate Pledge.
Our near-term targets
To support the achievement of our net zero goal, we have set ambitious targets for 2030, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Scope 1 & 2:
90% absolute reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Scope 3:
30% absolute reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Discover our ambitions and how we plan to acheive them:
Our transition to net zero
Scope 1 emissions
These are direct greenhouse gas emissions, which are produced through means that Urenco owns or controls. Examples include the combustion of fuels in boilers and diesel and petrol used in Urenco owned road vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
These are made by the generation of electricity, heat or steam that is supplied by other organisations but consumed by Urenco at our sites. The greenhouse gases are emitted in a location not owned or operated by Urenco but the responsibility lies with Urenco to report on these emissions.
Scope 3 emissions
These are emissions from sources that are not owned or controlled by Urenco, but which result from our operation. Scope 3 covers the wider value chain, including mining and extraction of raw materials, transportation of products, services to and from our sites and employee travel to and from work.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENT ACROSS ALL OF OUR SITES
PARTNERING WITH ECOVADIS TO DRIVE CARBON REDUCTIONS IN OUR SUPPLY CHAIN
SOLAR INVESTMENT ACROSS OUR SITES
100% NUCLEAR BACKED LOW- CARBON ELECTRICITY CONTRACT IN THE UK
Nuclear has saved the UK 2.3 billion tonnes of CO2, far more than any other energy source
Nuclear has avoided 70 billion tonnes of CO2 globally since the industry began
One kilogram of uranium can release 3 million times more energy than a kilogram of coal
Nuclear is a proven low carbon energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and can help replace our reliance on fossil fuels
Nuclear and various renewables can be used together to provide efficient and affordable clean energy
Nuclear energy and the nuclear industry are heavily aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and support sustainable development